HomeMy WebLinkAbout052208 DH MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
DIRECTOR'S HEARING
MAY 22, 2008
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Director's Hearing was called to order on Thursday,
May 22, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room, located at 43200 Business Park
Drive, Temecula, California. Planning Director Debbie Ubnoske presiding
Also present were, Principal Planner Patrick Richardson, Associate Planner Matt Peters, and
Minute Clerk Cynthia Lariccia.
Item No. 1: Planning Application Numbers PA08-0050. a Minor Conditional Use Permit to
locate RV Readv at the former KIA World site with all improvements existing on
site including parking lot, three buildings for offices/sales/repairs, and display lift
with no additional changes proposed, located at 27500 Jefferson Avenue
Planning Director opened the public hearing at 1:31 p.m.
Assistant Planner presented an overview of the project and staff recommendations. The
proposed project site is approximately 2.4 acres and includes three buildings, parking/display
lots and an elevated ramp along the rear of the property. The previous use for this property was
KIA World automobile sales and service. The buildings are currently vacant and have been for
approximately two years. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the existing uses
in the surrounding area. The applicant is not requesting to add square footage or alter the
exterior of the building in any way. Staff has included Conditions of Approval requiring minor
site alterations to enhance the property including signage enhancements, monument and
building signs, landscaping enhancements, parking lot resurfacing and restriping and painting of
light standards. Staff has also included a condition requiring the Conditional Use Permit to
become void in five years, whereby RV Ready will vacate the site.
Planner requested three modifications to the Conditions of Approval. Number 5 would read,
"This approval is limited to five years from the approval date and shall expire May 22, 2013
subject to a Public Hearing." Number 18 would read, "A Conceptual Landscape Plan shall be
reviewed and approved, prior to any planting. Drought tolerant landscaping shall be used along
I-15." Number 43 would read, "Provide precise grading plan at plan check submitta{ to check
accessibility for persons with disabilities if deemed necessary by the Director of Building and
Safety."
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the project has been deemed
categorically exempt from further environmental review per Section 15332, Class 32 In-fill
Projects.
Planning Director opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant had reviewed the
Conditions of Approval and accepts them.
Applicant Howard Rosenthal, 26168 Grant Avenue, Hemet agreed with the Conditions of
Approval and the modifications cited by the Planner but requested clarification on the necessity
of Fire Prevention Conditions of Approval Numbers 52 through 56. Planning Director stated that
these were standard conditions and would not be applicable to the project as described.
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No other persons were in attendance to speak in opposition or support of the project. Planning
Director closed the public hearing and approved Planning Application No. PA08-0050 subject to
the Conditions of Approval as modified.
There being no further business, the hearing was adjourned at 1:47 p.m.
Debbie Ubnoske
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